Pirate Life Brewing Bright IPA

Name: Pirate Life Brewing Bright IPA
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6720b0ca1603da3e4b614b44
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.71 (18 reviews)

American IPA 6.5 º

Pirate Life Brewing

Pirate Life’s Bright IPA reimagines the tropical intensity of a hazy ale through a crystal-clear lens. By filtering a juice-forward base, this American IPA achieves a brilliant golden hue while preserving an aggressive hop bouquet. The trio of Citra, Centennial, and Superdelic delivers layers of ripe mango, sweet citrus, and passionfruit, supported by the clean, neutral profile of US-05 yeast. While the aroma suggests the softness of the East Coast, the finish is decidedly crisp and cleansing. It balances high hop bitterness with a lean malt backbone, offering a refreshing, modern take on the classic West Coast clarity.

Appearance. Brilliant, crystal-clear medium gold (6-8 SRM) with a persistent, frothy white head and fine lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma featuring prominent notes of mango, passionfruit, and candied citrus peel. Low, clean, bready-grainy malt sweetness supports the hops. Fermentation profile is exceptionally clean with no perceptible esters or phenols.

Taste. Leading with vibrant tropical fruit and citrus flavors, the palate follows with a firm, high bitterness that never becomes harsh. The malt is supportive and pale, providing a neutral canvas for the hop character. Finishes very dry and crisp with a lingering, hoppy aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth texture despite the filtration. Moderate-high carbonation provides a lively, cleansing sting. Very light, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present without any astringency.

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